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YF58 VOV

2009 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,307 mi
Last recorded160,307 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 520100,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 VOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 160,307 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 160,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 147,364 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2022 135,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 128,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 121,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 111,807 miles

undertray's fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,300 miles

Offside Front tyre becoming low 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,741 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,036 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seatbelt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YF58 VOV is a 2009 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 100,384 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF58 VOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF58 VOV registered?

YF58 VOV is a 2009 BMW 520, first registered on 21 January 2009.

Is YF58 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 VOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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